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Boom Radio @boomradio.co.uk · 11/09/2026

Happy 88th birthday this week to the legendary David Hamilton - on-air every day and enjoying every minute! And with firm views in the light of Sir Tom's news.

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Boom Radio @boomradio.co.uk · 09/08/2026

With chart entries in six decades, Cliff's track record is huge. But which is your favourite Cliff song? Click below and vote now - ready for the Boom Cliff Chart at 6pm on August Holiday Monday www.boomradiouk.com/the-boom-cli...

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Boom Radio @boomradio.co.uk · 06/04/2026

As our All Time Chart reaches its climax - which tracks amassed many votes but did not quite qualify for the Top 200? Our Peter Quinn plays through the Ones That Got Away at 2.00pm today.

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Boom Radio @boomradio.co.uk · 05/04/2026

See what happened when our One More Dream winners arrived at AIR studios to record their tracks. What an experience for The Monarchs Blues Band. We can't wait to hear it all. Thanks - as ever - to our partners Ambassador Cruise Line.

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Boom Radio @boomradio.co.uk · 03/04/2026

It’s underway! 10-2 for the next four days. Join us and enjoy the 200 favourites you voted for.

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Boom Radio @boomradio.co.uk · 31/03/2026

From hundreds of entries, The Monarchs Blues Band won One More Dream. Watch here as they arrive at the legendary AIR Studios in London to lay down their tracks ready for release! Thanks to Ambassador Cruise Line.

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Boom Radio @boomradio.co.uk · 29/03/2026

Have you heard Paul McCartney's new song 'Days We Left Behind' - from his forthcoming album The Boys Of Dungeon Lane? Graham Dene's playing it on Monday morning on Boom.

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Boom Radio @boomradio.co.uk · 27/03/2026

Last chance to vote for your favourites for this year’s All Time Chart! Voting closes at 6pm tonight! www.boomradiouk.com/vote-in-the-...

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Stacey Vanek Smith @svaneksmith.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

So much fun getting to talk with @davidgura.bsky.social Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo on @bloomberg.com This Weekend about retirement and finding career fulfillment later in life. The great @davidlloydradio.bsky.social for @boomradio.co.uk youtu.be/Q-grQJVbGfM?...

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Boom Radio @boomradio.co.uk · 20/03/2026

Sad to hear the news of the death of Dame Jenni Murray who was 75. We were so privileged when she agreed to present some specials on Boom - after a lifetime's achievements in broadcasting on Woman's Hour and beyond.

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Boom Radio @boomradio.co.uk · 08/03/2026

To mark #InternationalWomensDay, Clare Teal celebrates some of music’s greatest women - tonight at 9 on Boom Radio.

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Boom Radio @boomradio.co.uk · 27/02/2026

Farewell to the gifted and much-loved Neil Sedaka. He was 86.

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Boom Radio @boomradio.co.uk · 25/01/2026

Happy Burns Night! Tonight, the legacy of Scotland’s National Bard, Robert Burns is piped in. Whether Scotland is home, or you’re now living afar, it's a time to feel connected to Scotland and celebrate its creative spirit!

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Boom Radio @boomradio.co.uk · 10/01/2026

On the tenth anniversary of David Bowie's death, @nickyhorne.bsky.social considers the man he met.

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Boom Radio @boomradio.co.uk · 24/12/2025

Which was the one Christmas present you received as a child that you'll never forget?:

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Boom Radio @boomradio.co.uk · 13/12/2025

Happy 100th birthday to Dick Van Dyke! He says he still tries to dance and plans to ‘live more’ as he celebrates his century.

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Boom Radio @boomradio.co.uk · 12/12/2025

Happy 92nd birthday to the great Tony Brandon! Hear him back on-air where he belongs - on Boom on December 29th at 4pm.

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Boom Radio @boomradio.co.uk · 11/12/2025

Happy Christmas Jumper Day 2025 - with Save The Children. Our Peter Quinn, David Hamilton, Roger Day and Graham Dene are certainly joining in! Do share your pics.

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Boom Radio @boomradio.co.uk · 03/11/2025

Hope you enjoyed seeing the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 2025 last weekend. Boom listener John Shawe was there in his fine English Mechanic 1904 - and a suitable hat. Thanks, John!

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Boom Radio @boomradio.co.uk · 06/10/2025

Farewell, Dame Jilly Cooper. We shall miss you. Jilly was 88

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Boom Radio @boomradio.co.uk · 20/09/2025

We welcome Sir Trevor McDonald to Boom on Sunday to take part in Jenny Hanley's celebration of 70 years of ITV (8pm). Which would you say is your favourite ever show on commercial TV?

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Boom Radio @boomradio.co.uk · 03/09/2025

Happy 75th birthday to our great Nicky Horne. Enjoy!

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Boom Radio @boomradio.co.uk · 10/08/2025

Farewell to Biddy Baxter who has died, aged 92. We remember her name so well from the Blue Peter credits - she edited the programme from 1962 to 1988.

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Boom Radio @boomradio.co.uk · 04/08/2025

Sorry to hear of the death of James Whale, a thoroughly distinctive radio and TV broadcaster. He was 74. Here he is with our David Hamilton and Jess Conrad.

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Boom Radio @boomradio.co.uk · 03/08/2025

Stuart “Woody” Wood recalls a low-key reception to his first gig with the Bay City Rollers: “We got rewarded with a cup of tea and a biscuit." Hear him open up about his life and play music that’s special to him on Choices - tonight at 9.

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Russty Russ @russtyruss.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

#OnThisDay 1968 : ABC Television, the ITV contractor for the Mid / North England broadcast for the final time. David Hamilton would close the station for the final time.

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Boom Radio @boomradio.co.uk · 23/07/2025

Happy 78th birthday, David.

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Boom Radio @boomradio.co.uk · 13/07/2025

Farewell to Dave Cousins - founder and leader of the Strawbs - who has died aged 85.

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Boom Radio @boomradio.co.uk · 06/07/2025

Jeff Lynne’s ELO wowed Birmingham this weekend - including Boom listener Martin Hughes - before their final gig in Hyde Park next weekend. Which landmark gig of any artist did you attend?

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Boom Radio @boomradio.co.uk · 26/06/2025

Happy 82nd birthday, Georgie Fame. Have a good one!

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Boom Radio @boomradio.co.uk · 25/06/2025

On World Beatles Day - which do you think is the best Beatles album?

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Boom Radio @boomradio.co.uk · 03/06/2025

This week is #volunteersweek25 - celebrating the contributions of volunteers. Do let us know how you help out.

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Boom Radio @boomradio.co.uk · 01/06/2025

Happy 91st birthday, Pat Boone! Still writing love letters in the sand.

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Boom Radio @boomradio.co.uk · 28/05/2025

We're delighted to welcome two new presenters! Don Black and Fran Godfrey join the team at our Boom Light station, playing the best in easy-listening and all your 50s favourites.

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Boom Radio @boomradio.co.uk · 25/05/2025

We are so sad today to hear the news of the death of one of our own - the great John Peters, who has presented programmes on Boom since we began. John was 75. Our thoughts are with his family. www.boomradiouk.com/farewell-joh...

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Boom Radio @boomradio.co.uk · 15/05/2025

The latest official audience figures are out today - and you've helped us to break more records! We now have more people of our generation listening than ever before - and you listen to us more loyally than listeners to any other national radio station. Thank you!

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Boom Radio @boomradio.co.uk · 04/05/2025

Maureen Nolan joins us tonight at 9 for ‘Choices’ - opening up about her life and sharing the music that means the most to her.

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Boom Radio @boomradio.co.uk · 03/05/2025

He’s written a huge number of hits and film themes - and was much loved on the radio. On Mayday Monday at 8, we welcome lyricist Don Black to Boom for an evening of ‘Our Kind of Music’.

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Boom Radio @boomradio.co.uk · 30/04/2025

Happy 70th birthday to our Rob Jones! From Liverpool’s Radio City to Radio Luxembourg - many senior media roles - and now at Boom. Happy birthday, Rob.

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Boom Radio @boomradio.co.uk · 26/04/2025

Sorry to hear of the death of Philip Lowrie, aged 88. Best known for playing Elsie Tanner’s son Dennis from Episode One of Coro. Later to be the actor who returned after the longest gap.

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Boom Radio @boomradio.co.uk · 21/04/2025

For the fifth year running - Boom listeners voted Procol Harum's Whiter Shade of Pale the Number One song in our All Time Chart. Thank you for voting - we had more votes than ever this year. Check the rundown here: www.boomradiouk.com/the-boom-all...

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Boom Radio @boomradio.co.uk · 21/04/2025

It's on! The climax of this year's All Time Chart. Which songs will make it into the Top 10?

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Boom Radio @boomradio.co.uk · 20/04/2025

So far, in this year's BOOM ALL TIME CHART: 16 Beatles entries, 5 Elvis, 2 ABBA and 2 Bowie. Enjoy the final stretch from 10.00 - 2.00 on Monday.

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Boom Radio @boomradio.co.uk · 19/04/2025

Farewell, Clodagh Rodgers who has died aged 78.

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Boom Radio @boomradio.co.uk · 13/04/2025

We’re so sorry to hear of the death of Jean Marsh, aged 90. Her creation of Upstairs Downstairs - and beautiful portrayal of Rose will never be forgotten

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Boom Radio @boomradio.co.uk · 11/04/2025

Farewell, Mike Berry who has died, aged 82.

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Boom Radio @boomradio.co.uk · 10/04/2025

You may be aware that the BBC was planning a new radio station which could have seriously affected Boom's future. Today, the regulator Ofcom has provisionally stopped it. Thanks for your support! If you're interested in detail - click the pic. www.boomradiouk.com/bbc-decision...

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Boom Radio @boomradio.co.uk · 07/04/2025

Have you told us your five favourite songs yet? Voting closes on Friday - ready for our All Time Chart this Easter. Hurry! www.boomradiouk.com/the-boom-all...

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